DIABETES UK 4 TS CAMPAIGN

Early day motion 750, tabled 20 November 2012 by George Howarth (Labour). Signed by 58 members.

That this House notes that there are 26,500 children and young people with Type 1 diabetes, that every year another 2,000 children are diagnosed and that this number is increasing; further notes with concern that 500 of these children are diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes only after becoming seriously ill; is concerned that nine out of 10 parents do not recognise all the main symptoms of Type 1 diabetes, the four Ts toilet, thirsty, tired, thinner; and urges the Government to support Diabetes UK's 4 Ts campaign to raise awareness amongst everyone looking after or working with children and young people of the main signs and symptoms of Type 1 diabetes to ensure an accurate diagnosis and quick referral.

Signatures by party: Labour 28, Liberal Democrat 12, DUP 7, Conservative 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alliance 1, Green 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.